Book: DIY Quick Fix
Looking for a little gift to give someone just buying their first home, condo, or even going off to live in an apartment alone for the first time? Look no further. DIY Quick Fix has come to the rescue.
When my husband and I bought out first home, a fixer-upper that would have been more efficient to have demolished, we owned a hammer, a couple of screw drivers, and perhaps a wrench or two. Other than hanging pictures on walls, we had no idea what to do with even those limited tools.
We quickly learned. But a book like this one for the very clueless novice would have been perfect for us.
In the style that we have all come to expect from DK publishing, the book is filled with step by step photos, detailed instructions, and a spiral binding that lays flat. You can follow along in the book while you are making the repairs.
The book covers topics like:
patching drywall
fixing a bad paint spot
removing a cracked piece of tile in the shower or on the floor
fixing a leaky copper pipe
fixing sticky or creaky doors
replacing a broken wall outlet
Providing quick-fix techniques for tackling the most common DIY home improvement problems-from freeing stuck windows to repairing burst pipes- this handy book features step-by-step sequences, combining close-up, annotated images and clear instructions that are easy to follow while completing the tasks at hand. Each sequence explains the problem, considers the options, and discusses the technique that follows, with tool and material requirements for every job. Presenting solutions to problems occurring in every part of the home, DIY Quick Fix is a must-have for every first-time homeowner or novice DIYer put off by the market’s large DIY manuals.